St John Ambulance Emergency Insulating Heat Retaining Foil Blanket

Emergency Foil Blankets are often used by individuals to protect themselves from extreme temperatures and is one of the reasons why those involved in adventure travel often carry them These blankets have a metallic layer that reflects the radiated body heat back, helping to retain ...Emergency Foil Blankets are often used by individuals to protect themselves from extreme temperatures and is one of the reasons why those involved in adventure travel often carry them These blankets have a metallic layer that reflects the radiated body heat back, helping to retain the heat in the body The dimensions of the emergency blanket are 2150mm x 1500mm They are waterproof and offer protection from the elements The Emergency Foil Blankets can be folded easily and do not take up too much space in a travel bag Made from a metallised polyester film which can reflect over 90% of radiated heat St John Ambulance approves these Emergency Foil Blankets Strong, waterproof thermal foil blankets protect against cold, rain, heat and wind Intense physical exertion can often cause people to suffer rapid heat loss from their body that could have dire consequences if not dealt with immediately. The Emergency Foil Blankets help individuals to retain that heat in the body so that he or she can recover as quickly as possible. They have many and varied uses and are often seen being handed out to runners who have just finished taking part in a marathon, and are sometimes given to astronauts who have just returned from a space shuttle mission.

These blankets are often found to be part of first aid kits which are kept in offices and sporting establishments so that an injured person can be kept warm immediately. Emergency Foil Blankets should be included in all modern emergency kits. There's also an 11.5 tog emergency blanket that could be of interest.